Global Steel Cord Market Strategic Research Report
By Type: Normal Tensile (NT), High Tensile (HT), Super Tensile (ST), Ultra Tensile (UT)
By Application: Passenger Car Radials (PCR), Truck and Bus Radials (TBR), Off-The-Road Radials (OTR)
Regional Forecast: Asia Pacific, Latin America, MEA, Europe, North America
Key Players: Bekaert, ArcelorMittal (Belgo）, Byelorussian Steel Works, Bridgestone, Tokusen, Tokyo Rope MFG, Sumitomo Electric, Hyosung, Kiswire, Jiangsu Xingda, Daye Shares, Shougang Century, Hubei Fuxing, Henan Hengxing, Jun Ma Group, Zenith Steel Group, Lei Da Group
概観
Scope of the Report
The global Steel Cord market size is predicted to grow from US$ 5,987 million in 2025 to US$ 8,546 million in 2032; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.3% from 2026 to 2032.
Steel cord is a special thin steel wire strand or rope made of high-quality high-carbon steel and plated with brass on the surface. It is mainly used for passenger car tires, light truck tires, heavy truck tires, engineering machinery tires, aircraft tires and other rubber product skeleton materials.
Steel Cord is mainly classified into the following types: Normal Tensile (NT), High Tensile (HT), Super Tensile (ST) and Ultra Tensile (UT). Normal Tensile (NT) is the most widely used type which takes up about 59% of the total sales volume.
Steel Cord have wide range of applications, such as Truck and Bus Radials (TBR), Passenger Car Radials (PCR), Off-The-Road Radials (OTR) etc., and TBR use was the most widely used area which took up about 61% of the global sales volume.
Asia Pacific is the largest region of steel cord in the world in the past few years and it will keep increasing in the next few years.
Jiangsu Xingda, Bekaert, Jun Ma Group, Daye Shares, Zenith Steel Group, Shougang Century etc. are the key suppliers in the global Steel Cord market. Top 5 took up more than 64% of the global market.
This report presents a comprehensive overview of the global Steel Cord market, covering market size and forecast, segmentation by product type and application, competitive landscape, leading players and regional and country-level outlook.
Segment by Type
- Normal Tensile (NT)
- High Tensile (HT)
- Super Tensile (ST)
- Ultra Tensile (UT)
Segment by Application
- Passenger Car Radials (PCR)
- Truck and Bus Radials (TBR)
- Off-The-Road Radials (OTR)
Who Can Use This Report?
This report is written for decision-makers who need a clear, data-backed view of the global Steel Cord market:
- Manufacturers, suppliers and solution providers benchmarking their position and planning product, capacity and go-to-market strategy
- Distributors, channel partners and end users in Passenger Car Radials (PCR), Truck and Bus Radials (TBR), Off-The-Road Radials (OTR) evaluating demand and sourcing options
- Investors, financial analysts and consultants assessing growth opportunities, competitive dynamics and M&A potential
- Government agencies, industry associations and research institutions tracking industry developments and policy impact
Market snapshot
Global Steel Cord Market Strategic Research Report snapshot, 2025–2032
© MarketResearchReports.comDisclaimer: The actual data may vary in the final report which undergoes verification check post order confirmation.Segments covered in this report
Table of contents
01Executive Summary
02Industry Overview & Forecast
- 2.1.1 Market Definition and Scope
- 2.1.2 Market Size and Growth Forecast
- 2.1.3 Volume Analysis
- 2.1.4 Segment Outlook by Type
- 2.1.5 Segment Outlook by Application
- 2.1.6 Regional Outlook
- 2.1.7 Structural Developments Shaping the Forecast
- 2.1.8 Forecast Risks and Sensitivities
03Market Segmentation by Type
- 3.1 Market Segmentation by Type
- 3.1.1 Market by Type Overview
- 3.1.2 Normal Tensile (NT)
- 3.1.3 High Tensile (HT)
- 3.1.4 Super Tensile (ST)
- 3.1.5 Ultra Tensile (UT)
- 3.1.6 Volume Analysis
04Market Segmentation by Application
- 4.1 Market Segmentation by Application
- 4.1.1 Market by Application Overview
- 4.1.2 Passenger Car Radials (PCR)
- 4.1.3 Truck and Bus Radials (TBR)
- 4.1.4 Off-The-Road Radials (OTR)
- 4.1.5 Volume Analysis
05Regional Market Forecast
- Asia Pacific
- North America
- Europe
- Middle East & Africa
- Latin America
06Country-Level Market Forecast
- 6.1 Asia Pacific
- 6.1.1 China
- 6.1.2 Japan
- 6.1.3 Korea
- 6.1.4 Southeast Asia
- 6.1.5 India
- 6.1.6 Australia
- 6.1.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
- 6.2 North America
- 6.2.1 United States
- 6.2.2 Canada
- 6.2.3 Mexico
- 6.2.4 Rest of North America
- 6.3 Europe
- 6.3.1 Germany
- 6.3.2 France
- 6.3.3 UK
- 6.3.4 Italy
- 6.3.5 Russia
- 6.3.6 Rest of Europe
- 6.4 Middle East & Africa
- 6.4.1 Egypt
- 6.4.2 South Africa
- 6.4.3 Israel
- 6.4.4 Turkey
- 6.4.5 GCC Countries
- 6.4.6 Rest of Middle East & Africa
- 6.5 Latin America
- 6.5.1 Brazil
- 6.5.2 Rest of Latin America
07Growth Drivers & Inhibitors
- 7.1 Growth Drivers & Inhibitors
- 7.1.1 Section Overview
- 7.1.2 Growth Drivers
- 7.1.3 Growth Inhibitors
- 7.1.4 Driver and Inhibitor Impact Assessment
- 7.1.5 Analyst Perspective
08Key Company Profiles
- 8.1 Bekaert
- 8.1.1 Company Overview
- 8.1.2 Key Products & Segments
- 8.1.3 Financial Performance (2023–2025)
- 8.1.4 Business Strategy
- 8.1.5 SWOT Analysis
- 8.1.6 Strategic Implications (2026–2032)
- 8.2 ArcelorMittal (Belgo）
- 8.2.1 Company Overview
- 8.2.2 Key Products & Segments
- 8.2.3 Financial Performance (2023–2025)
- 8.2.4 Business Strategy
- 8.2.5 SWOT Analysis
- 8.2.6 Strategic Implications (2026–2032)
- 8.3 Byelorussian Steel Works
- 8.3.1 Company Overview
- 8.3.2 Key Products & Segments
- 8.3.3 Financial Performance (2023–2025)
- 8.3.4 Business Strategy
- 8.3.5 SWOT Analysis
- 8.3.6 Strategic Implications (2026–2032)
- 8.4 Bridgestone
- 8.4.1 Company Overview
- 8.4.2 Key Products & Segments
- 8.4.3 Financial Performance (2023–2025)
- 8.4.4 Business Strategy
- 8.4.5 SWOT Analysis
- 8.4.6 Strategic Implications (2026–2032)
- 8.5 Tokusen
- 8.5.1 Company Overview
- 8.5.2 Key Products & Segments
- 8.5.3 Financial Performance (2023–2025)
- 8.5.4 Business Strategy
- 8.5.5 SWOT Analysis
- 8.5.6 Strategic Implications (2026–2032)
- 8.6 Tokyo Rope MFG
- 8.6.1 Company Overview
- 8.6.2 Key Products & Segments
- 8.6.3 Financial Performance (2023–2025)
- 8.6.4 Business Strategy
- 8.6.5 SWOT Analysis
- 8.6.6 Strategic Implications (2026–2032)
- 8.7 Sumitomo Electric
- 8.7.1 Company Overview
- 8.7.2 Key Products & Segments
- 8.7.3 Financial Performance (2023–2025)
- 8.7.4 Business Strategy
- 8.7.5 SWOT Analysis
- 8.7.6 Strategic Implications (2026–2032)
- 8.8 Hyosung
- 8.8.1 Company Overview
- 8.8.2 Key Products & Segments
- 8.8.3 Financial Performance (2023–2025)
- 8.8.4 Business Strategy
- 8.8.5 SWOT Analysis
- 8.8.6 Strategic Implications (2026–2032)
- 8.9 Kiswire
- 8.9.1 Company Overview
- 8.9.2 Key Products & Segments
- 8.9.3 Financial Performance (2023–2025)
- 8.9.4 Business Strategy
- 8.9.5 SWOT Analysis
- 8.9.6 Strategic Implications (2026–2032)
- 8.10 Jiangsu Xingda
- 8.10.1 Company Overview
- 8.10.2 Key Products & Segments
- 8.10.3 Financial Performance (2023–2025)
- 8.10.4 Business Strategy
- 8.10.5 SWOT Analysis
- 8.10.6 Strategic Implications (2026–2032)
- 8.11 Daye Shares
- 8.11.1 Company Overview
- 8.11.2 Key Products & Segments
- 8.11.3 Financial Performance (2023–2025)
- 8.11.4 Business Strategy
- 8.11.5 SWOT Analysis
- 8.11.6 Strategic Implications (2026–2032)
- 8.12 Shougang Century
- 8.12.1 Company Overview
- 8.12.2 Key Products & Segments
- 8.12.3 Financial Performance (2023–2025)
- 8.12.4 Business Strategy
- 8.12.5 SWOT Analysis
- 8.12.6 Strategic Implications (2026–2032)
- 8.13 Hubei Fuxing
- 8.13.1 Company Overview
- 8.13.2 Key Products & Segments
- 8.13.3 Financial Performance (2023–2025)
- 8.13.4 Business Strategy
- 8.13.5 SWOT Analysis
- 8.13.6 Strategic Implications (2026–2032)
- 8.14 Henan Hengxing
- 8.14.1 Company Overview
- 8.14.2 Key Products & Segments
- 8.14.3 Financial Performance (2023–2025)
- 8.14.4 Business Strategy
- 8.14.5 SWOT Analysis
- 8.14.6 Strategic Implications (2026–2032)
- 8.15 Jun Ma Group
- 8.15.1 Company Overview
- 8.15.2 Key Products & Segments
- 8.15.3 Financial Performance (2023–2025)
- 8.15.4 Business Strategy
- 8.15.5 SWOT Analysis
- 8.15.6 Strategic Implications (2026–2032)
- 8.16 Zenith Steel Group
- 8.16.1 Company Overview
- 8.16.2 Key Products & Segments
- 8.16.3 Financial Performance (2023–2025)
- 8.16.4 Business Strategy
- 8.16.5 SWOT Analysis
- 8.16.6 Strategic Implications (2026–2032)
- 8.17 Lei Da Group
- 8.17.1 Company Overview
- 8.17.2 Key Products & Segments
- 8.17.3 Financial Performance (2023–2025)
- 8.17.4 Business Strategy
- 8.17.5 SWOT Analysis
- 8.17.6 Strategic Implications (2026–2032)
09Competitive Landscape
- 9.1 Competitive Landscape Overview
- 9.2 Competitive Intensity Assessment
- 9.3 Key Player Strategies & Positioning
- 9.4 Competitive Dynamics & Strategic Outlook
- 9.4.1 Emerging Competitive Threats
- 9.4.2 Consolidation vs. Fragmentation Outlook
- 9.4.3 Competitive Response Matrix
- 9.4.4 Strategic Recommendations, 2026–2032
10Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 10.1 Threat of New Entrants
- 10.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 10.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 10.4 Threat of Substitutes
- 10.5 Competitive Rivalry
11PESTLE Analysis
- 11.1 Political
- 11.2 Economic
- 11.3 Social and Demographic
- 11.4 Technological
- 11.5 Legal and Regulatory
- 11.6 Environmental
- 11.7 Strategic Implications of the PESTLE Assessment
12SWOT Analysis
13Future Trends & Outlook
- 13.1 Future Trends & Outlook
- 13.1.1 Trend Summary and Commercial Maturity Assessment
- 13.1.2 Technology and Innovation Trends
- 13.1.3 Long-Term Market Outlook
- 13.1.4 Investment & M&A Activity Outlook
- 13.1.5 Overall Outlook Assessment
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